MEDINDIA
English
हिन्दी
Español
français
中文
Parental smoking and depression may be associated with increased attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) risk in children.
Adult Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Adult attention-deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) is a mental health condition in adults seen as hyperactivity, impulsiveness and reduced attention. ADHD impairs social, academic, neuropsychological and occupational behavior.
Adult attention-deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) is a mental health condition in adults seen as hyperactivity, impulsiveness and reduced attention. ADHD impairs social, academic, neuropsychological and occupational behavior.
TOP INSIGHT
Parents' smoking and depression may increase ADHD risk in kids. Implementing effective awareness programs highlighting ways to promote healthy family environments and ADHD prevention strategies can be helpful.
From a public healthcare perspective, the results illuminate the need to increase awareness of parental factors that have the potential to contribute to ADHD in children. This could be incorporated into 'stop smoking' campaigns or depression self-recognition programs.
"Our finding added to the evidence supporting the need for ADHD prevention strategies and would be helpful in the development of effective public prevention policies intended to promote healthy family environments," said corresponding author Dr. Jin-won Kwon, of Kyungpook National University, in South Korea.
Cigarette Smoking - A Silent Killer-Facts, Passive Smoking & How to Quit
Smoking kills the smoker silently, pushing him towards serious illnesses, which slowly lead to death.
Smoking kills the smoker silently, pushing him towards serious illnesses, which slowly lead to death.
Second-Hand Smoking Has Negative Impact on Breastfeeding Habits
Mothers exposed to second-hand cigarette smoke in their homes stop breastfeeding earlier when compared to women who are not exposed to the smoke.
Mothers exposed to second-hand cigarette smoke in their homes stop breastfeeding earlier when compared to women who are not exposed to the smoke.
Passive Smoking may Develop the Risk of Snoring in Kids
Parents smoking habit can increase the risk of developing habitual snoring in kids at home when exposed to passive tobacco inhalation.
Parents smoking habit can increase the risk of developing habitual snoring in kids at home when exposed to passive tobacco inhalation.
Email
